Orioles suffer double shutout as Oakland sweeps
The Baltimore Orioles were blanked 2-0 and 2-0 by Oakland in a Sunday doubleheader, dropping Baltimore to third in the AL East. Catfish Hunter and rookie Dave Hamilton led the A’s combined shutout with solid hitting by Sal Bando and teammates.
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Leroy Stanton
Dick Allen
Sparky Lyle
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Carlos May
Mel Stottlemyre
Bill Melton
Ron Blomberg
Yanks
John Curtis
Red Sox
Paul Schaal
Royals
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Skip Lockwood
Rich Hand
Mike Paul
Horacio Pina
Brewers
Orioles Miss Frank Robinson In Wake of Trade
Baltimore manager Earl Weaver faced questions about trading Frank Robinson after the Orioles dropped to third following a doubleheader loss to Oakland. Oakland stars praised Robinson’s leadership and charisma while Baltimore struggled to score, mustering two and seven hits in the two games. Brooks Robinson defended the club’s prospects as the team searches for a spark without Robinson.
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Campo Campaneris
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Bando
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Boog Powell
Smith Sparks Libertyville in 8-4 win over Riley Blues
Smith fired a two-hitter to lead Libertyville to an 8-4 win over the Riley Blues in Western Indiana Conference play. Boatman added three hits and five stolen bases as Vermilion won twice in the twin bill, with Vermilion moving to 2-0 and Libertyville at 1-0.
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Riley
Hundley Stars as Cubs Top Padres in Tight 3-1 Victory
Randy Hundley belted his first homer in a year and a half to break a tie and spark the Cubs past the Padres 3-1 while a ninth inning grounder led to a triple play by Rafael Robles. The Pirates, Braves, Reds, Astros and others posted wins in NL action.
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al Oliver
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Darrell Evans
New York
Jon Martlack
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Los Angeles
Bob Gibson
Reds
Dodgers
Johnny Bench
Phils
Don Wilson
Astros
Cesar Cedeno
Expos
Sanders Wins Kemper Open In Dramatic One Stroke Victory
Doug Sanders defeats Lee Trevino by one stroke at the Kemper Open on the Quail Hollow course. Sanders finished 13 under with a final birdie on the 72nd hole for a 68, drawing praise after a long career comeback. Trevino missed a tying 1-foot birdie putt on the last hole.
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Tom Weiskopf
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Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Beech Grove Coach Jim Hohlt Resigns
Indiana AP report says Beech Grove High School basketball and baseball coach Jim Hohlt resigns after two years. A former Southport and Butler player he will become a physical education instructor at Southport High School.
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Billie Jean King Captures French Open Women’s Title
Billie Jean King defeated Evonne Goolagong 6-3 6-3 to win the French Open women’s singles crown. It was King’s first French title and earned her $4,000, while Goolagong took $2,000. King celebrated by outmaneuvering Goolagong on the forehand and keeping her at the net, adding a major to her Wimbledon and U.S. championships.
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Patrick Prossy
France
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Baseball scores and upcoming games roundup
Sunday results include Oakland tied 2-2 Baltimore 0-0 and Cleveland 6 California 4 while Texas beat Milwaukee 10 with Kansas City 7-0 and Chicago 6-5 over Minnesota 0 New York 1-4 Monday schedules feature Woodson and McNally listed pitchers and several night games across Milwaukee Kansas City New York Texas Boston Chicago California Detroit Oakland Cleveland Minnesota Baltimore Pittsburgh Atlanta Montreal Cincinnati Houston Philadelphia Los Angeles St Louis San Francisco San Diego.
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Ie Atlanta
Cottage Inn and Coca-Cola Top National League Wins
Cottage Inn defeated Great Scot 9-0 with Jerry Gosnell pitching a four hitter and 15 strikeouts while adding a double and two singles. Coca-Cola rallied to beat the Elks 6-5 as Bill Booth earned the win and two late runs in the bottom of the sixth. Brian Endress led Great Scot with two hits.
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Paterno Rates Hufnagel Best College Quarterback
University Park Pennsylvania AP reports Penn State coach Joe Paterno calls quarterback John Hufnagel the best college signal caller in the country.
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Penn State
Joe Paterno
John Hufnagel
Hearing Set For Gary West Suspension Case
Lawyers argued over the IHSAA suspension of Gary West Side High School after disturbances following the state basketball final. A judge recessed to allow interview time, with the regional track meet delayed and potential scholarship impact for West athletes.
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May Receives White Humanitarian Award in Chicago
Baltimore Colts linebacker Ray May won the Byron R White Humanitarian Award from the NFL Players Association. May, a five year veteran, donates thousands annually to aid wayward and orphaned boys. The dinner raised funds for the Better Boys Foundation.
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Scott Dailey Takes Bloomington Shot Put Title
Scott Dailey of Benton Central won the Bloomington Invitational shot put with 58 feet 8 inches, surpassing the previous best of 58 feet 4 inches by David Allen of New Castle. Over 30 Indiana schools competed in the meet.
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